2015-2016 Uniform Policy and Participation Fees

Costs Associated with Uniforms and Costuming

Cleaning Fee: $25

• Marching Band & Color guard attire -- all members
• Madrigals -- all members

Cleaning Fee: $15

• Tuxedos -- male members

Money Collection Procedures:

• For security, checks are the preferred method of payment for all class fees, uniform costs, fundraising, etc.
• Please make all checks payable to: RHS Music Boosters.
• Please include your student’s name under memo on the check.
• Please put your check and any required forms in a sealed business envelope with the student’s name and purpose for payment on the outside of the envelope.
• Students should deposit the envelope in the drop box located in the music office.

Marching Band and Color Guard:

Marching Band Uniform:

• Complete Marching Band Uniform
• White MB Shoes*
• Gloves*
• White Socks+

* These items must be purchased through the music department and will belong to the student to use each year.
+ These items are to be provided by the student.
Provided by RHS Music Department

Marching Band Shoes/Gloves:

In order for the group to look like the Reservoir Marching Band, we must look sharp, precise,and uniform. Although each student is provided with his/her uniform jacket and pants, items as shoes and gloves can not be provided. Arrangements have been made through a private vendor to supply marching shoes and gloves for our students at a discounted price. CB Enterprises, Inc. will be at Reservoir High School during Band Camp to take shoe/glove fittings and orders.

• Shoes: $32.00*
• Gloves: $2.50* per pair (It is recommended that each student purchases 2 pair of gloves)

* - These prices are only good for the fitting day. Orders placed after this date will be subject to shipping and handling charges.

Marching Band Uniform Care Instructions:

The Marching Band uniforms will need to be periodically dry-cleaned throughout the season. The Marching Band Uniform Fee includes the cost of cleaning. Please contact the Marching Band Uniform committee chair about arrangements for cleaning.

Winter Guard

To be determined

Indoor Drumline

To be determined

Madrigal Costumes:

• Women:

• Dress
• Slip
• Shoes
• Stockings

• Men:

• Pant
• Top
• Vest, if needed
• Hat
• Shoes/socks

Madrigal costumes are provided by the Music Department.Students are responsible for upkeep of the uniform as well as responsible for all items to be returned to proper condition to the Music Department at the end of the year.

Concert Attire:

Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Orchestra, and Concert Choir wear the same performance attire. It is as follows:

WOMEN

• Black Concert Dress*
• Closed toe black dress shoes (1-2 inch heel required)+
• Black stockings or knee highs (no socks or colored hose)+
• Conservative jewelry (no unusually large earrings,necklaces, etc.)
• Hair accessories must be neutral in color or black

MEN

• White Tuxedo Shirt with studs*
• Black Tie and Cummerbund*
• Black Tuxedo Jacket
• Black Tuxedo Pants
• Black Dress Shoes (no tennis shoes or boots)+
• Black Socks+

* These items must be purchased through the music department and will belong to the student to use each year
+ These items are to be provided by the student.
**The tux jacket and pants will be fitted to the student and on loan for the school year. These items must be cleaned and returned following the Spring Concert.

Jazz Band Attire:

MEN: Consists of a dress shirt and tie with dress pants,colored socks, and dress shoes. Suit jackets or sport coats are encouraged but are not required.

WOMEN: Dressy outfit of your choosing. Outfit can consist of dress slacks and dress top, actual dress, or dress skirt with top including dress shoes.

Concert Choir4:

MEN: Tuxedo shirt-$20. The shirt will belong to the student.This is a one time purchase for use while a member of the music program.

WOMEN: Concert gown-$60. The dress will belong to the student.This is a one time purchase for use while a member of the music program.

CARE OF UNIFORMS AND COSTUMING

Along with the fee, students are responsible for the care of the uniform. Care includes:

Men’s Concert Dress Requirements and Care Instructions

• All shirts should be clean and pressed prior to performance.Wear a PLAIN WHITE undershirt with your tuxedo shirt.
• You must wear black dress shoes. Boots and tennis shoes are not acceptable concert attire.
• You must wear solid black socks.
• Hair should be neat and trim. If you are thinking of dyeing it blue, wait until after the concert. The audience should be focused on the music, not the mohawk.
• Do not tie the cummerbunds or bow tie straps. Use the buckles. Safety pins may be used if needed provided they cannot be seen.
• When not being worn, tuxedo jackets should be kept on the hanger to retain their shape. Pants will be hemmed prior to issue. Pant hems are to be HAND SEWN ONLY. The use of adhesive materials, glue, “stitch witchery” or machine stitching is NOT allowed.
• DO NOT CUT THE FABRIC.
• The tuxedo pants are machine washable. Check the label carefully. Cold water, Woolite, gentle cycle, and hang to dry.
• BE CAREFUL with your concert attire. You are responsible for replacement. Ask questions to avoid costly mistakes.

Women’s Concert Dress and Care Instructions

• Dresses are to be hemmed and pressed prior to performance.You are responsible for hemming your dress. Skirt hems are to be HAND SEWN ONLY. The use of adhesive materials, glue, or safety pins is NOT allowed. Pin the hem while wearing your dress shoes. Skirts should be one to two inches off the floor to avoid tripping. HINT: If you are unfamiliar with hemming, your local dry cleaner may provide this service for a nominal fee.
• You must wear black, closed-toe dress shoes with a 1” or up to 2”heel. No flats, open-toed, or overly high-heeled shoes are allowed.Remember,this is the concert dress standard.
• You MUST wear black stockings. You may wear black knee high stockings if you choose instead of pantyhose. You cannot wear socks or be barelegged.
• Jewelry should be conservative. Again, you are part of a group. Large necklaces and highly visible earrings detract from the look.Bracelets should also be kept conservative.
• Hair should be styled and off the face. See #4 in Men’s Dress and Care Instructions above.
• Stage lighting causes faces to look pale and washed out.Makeup, though not required, will enhance your appearance. Blush, lipstick,eyeliner and mascara are basics for stage performance.

REPAIR/REPLACEMENT COSTS FOR LOST OR MISSING COSTUMING

Schools issued uniforms and costuming are the responsibility of the student. They are to be kept in excellent condition,maintained as outlined in the handbook, and turned in at the end of the school year. Items that are not returned or are returned in poor condition will result in are placement charge being assessed to the student. Charges for repair/replacement of these items are listed below.


Replacement Costs
Each part of the Marching Band uniform has a specific replacement cost PLUS shipping:

ITEM and COST

• Plume (9” long) $18.50
• Shako (hat) with box $73.89
• Shako box $8.50
• Raincoat $68.00
• Jacket $310.33
• Trousers: $153.85
• Mirror: $4.50
• Garment Bag $16.00

The replacement costs for SWE, Concert Band,Orchestra and Choral uniforms are:

ITEM and COST

• Tuxedo Jacket $80.00
• Tuxedo Pants $40.00
• Tie (men only) $8.00
• Cummberbund (men) $12.00

Replacement costs for the remaining groups are approximate based on yearly inflation.

Additional Costs:

For students involved in Marching Band, not included in the uniform fee, but required to be purchased by each student:

ITEM and COST

• Gloves $2.00
• White Shoes $32.00

ITEM and COST

• Madigral Costume $400.00

Payment of fees

Any fees charged for missing or damaged uniforms or costuming must be paid before graduating.